Electrical Project Manager

Apex Engineering Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to manage contracts and oversee installations for blue-chip clients across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, commercial experience, and a commitment to HS&E compliance. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage budgets effectively while ensuring project timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial experience in Electrical Engineering/Building Services.
• Excellent knowledge of HS&E best practices.
• High level of competence using MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and developing project contracts.
• Managing and forecasting project budgets.
• Overseeing installations and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Organising subcontractors

Managing budgets

Monitoring HS&E compliance

Professional reporting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Discipline: Building Services, Electrical

Specialty: Project Management

UK Residency Required: Yes

Apply by: 30/06/2025

Minimum Experience: 5 years

The Opportunity

Having secured several new contracts, this leading M&E Contractor is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager with strong technical skills and commercial understanding to work with blue-chip clients across sectors such as MOJ, Hospitals, Educational, and Commercial projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Negotiating and developing project contracts with clients
2. Organising and reviewing sub-contractors and suppliers
3. Working with detailed diagrams, plans, and drawings, and completing all project paperwork
4. Managing and forecasting project spend to ensure budgets are maintained
5. Overseeing installations and specifying maintenance and operating procedures
6. Monitoring systems and processes in accordance with QHS&E and ISO standards
7. Liaising with project stakeholders
8. Attending and contributing to project meetings
9. Ensuring installations comply with HS&E and CDM2015 requirements, including checks
10. Ensuring personnel are competent and qualified for their roles
11. Providing professional reports and feedback to clients and the company within deadlines

Additional duties may include:

1. Participating in dispute or claim situations, providing evidence and information
2. Engaging in training, development, and workforce consultation activities
3. Performing project-specific duties as required, remaining flexible and responsive

Person Specification

• Experience in Electrical Engineering/Building Services
• Excellent HS&E knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Project
• Successful track record in similar projects
• Flexible work approach, including occasional out-of-hours work
• Willingness to travel within the UK
• Reliable work history, motivated

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation and development
• Organising and reviewing sub-contractors and suppliers
• Working with detailed diagrams and completing project paperwork
• Managing project budgets and forecasts
• Overseeing installations and maintenance procedures
• Monitoring compliance with QHS&E and ISO standards
• Liaising with stakeholders
• Participating in project meetings
• Ensuring compliance with HS&E and CDM2015
• Ensuring personnel competence and qualification
• Providing professional reports and feedback within deadlines

Responsibilities

• Experience in Electrical Engineering/Building Services
• Knowledge of HS&E best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Successful project delivery record
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering, and commercial staffing for private and public sectors.